DoD is required to collect from third
party payers the cost of inpatient hospitalization provided to
retirees, dependents, and others utilizing the services of Military
Treatment Facilities (MTFs) who have private health insurance. The
funds collected will be used to enhance the services provided in
the MTF that provided the original care. This form is designed to
solicit information from beneficiaries concerning their health
insurance coverage.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.